8 Best Contemporary American Restaurants In Cambria, Chicago / Illinois

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1. Legends at Walkers Bluff

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• Contemporary american • Carterville

Legends at Walkers Bluff is located in the Carbondale area of Chicago. It is modern dining in a beautiful destination setting. The Walkers Bluff resort houses The Tasting Room and a beautiful hotel and resort area along with the Legends restaurant. Internationally influenced gourmet cuisine makes its way onto the menu every season, and Chef King's culinary staff takes a one-month sabbatical every January in order to learn a new dish and bring it back for the enjoyment of guests. Legends at Walkers Bluff serves lunch and dinner Thursday through Saturday, and also offers a Sunday brunch. On Thursdays, couples can order a three-course meal with appetizers, main dishes and dessert. Guests can order popular dishes such as the baked red snapper, braised lamb shank, Legends burger or the wild mushroom & asparagus risotto.

2. Mary's Restaurant

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• Contemporary american • Marion

Located in a Victorian-style home originally built in 1896, Mary's Restaurant has a long tradition of providing fine dining options and historic ambience. Owners David and Carla Hays bought the restaurant in 1992 and have since also opened a bed and breakfast next door. Mary's Restaurant features a variety of superb traditional, contemporary and specialty offerings, and the menu changes frequently. Typical entrees include meat and seafood dishes such as Alaskan king crab, shrimp, lobster, fresh fish and various cuts of USDA prime beef, lamb, pork, chicken, duck and even ostrich. Enjoy the restaurant for lunch or dinner, or make a reservation to stay at the bed and breakfast and treat yourself to items from the breakfast menu, too. Mary's Restaurant is located in the middle of the 500 block in Herrin, on the west side of Route 148 (also known as Park Avenue within the city limits).

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3. Houlihan's - Carbondale

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• Contemporary american • Carterville

At Houlihan’s in Carbondale you can expect a fun atmosphere, a casual setting and, of course, a great meal served with care and excellent service. Whether you’re stopping in for one of the many lunch specials or you’re there to share dinner with friends, the menu at Houlihan’s in Carbondale is wide open to accommodate every occasion. The Houlihan’s in Carbondale menu has a wide range of dishes inspired by a number of international cuisines as well as American standbys. Combined in interesting ways they produce dishes like chipotle chicken nachos or chicken wings with a Thai chile sauce for starters or herb-crusted chicken parmesan for a main. There are also burgers, salads and plenty of other options, so you’ll be sure to find something you’ll like.

4. Kokopelli

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• Contemporary american • Marion

Originating on a taco truck in Tijuana, Kokopelli made the leap to Chicago serving a menu of seafood and vegetable tacos under the watchful eye of Chef Guillermo "Oso" Campos Moreno. Kokopelli's unique Mexican offerings include such favorites as the kraken, a taco with grilled octopus and cheese, avocado in a cilantro marinade, a slate of four custom salsas provide a unique complement to each taco on the menu.In addition to tacos, Kokopelli also cooks up options including seviches, tostadas and three guacamoles. Its drink menu pairs the expected margaritas and Mexican beers with custom cocktails and a selection of whiskey and bourbons. While its Hopi-god namesake may have been a trickster, Kokopelli Taqueria brings nothing but treats to its upscale Wicker Park location.

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5. Show Me's - Carbondale

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• Contemporary american • Carbondale

Show Me�s in Carbondale is the go to spot for people looking for a fun time. Specializing in wings, burgers and seafood, Show Me�s provides a casual atmosphere with quality service. A host of televisions offer live sporting events and the memorabilia filled d�cor emits the hometown feel and this is before the food is even mentioned. Start out with a unique appetizer like fried pickles, toasted ravioli or steamed oysters. Guests are encouraged to follow the steps on Show Me�s hot wings menu by choosing a number of wings from five to 50, picking out breaded, boneless or naked variety, choosing a flavor from honey mustard on the low end to spicy BBQ on the high end of spice and then the last step is to pick out a side dish or four.

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6. Von Jakob Vineyard

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• Contemporary american • Carbondale

Von Jakob Winery & Brewery offers handmade wines and brews along with delectable and upscale pub fare in Alto Pass, Illinois. On the menu at the inviting pub includes freshly prepared items such as catfish strips, grilled pizzas, bratwurst sausages, beef brisket sandwiches and more. Authentic German and European fare provides inspiration to the menu at Von Jakob Winery & Brewery. To drink, indulge in a variety of classic and exotic flavors available by glass, bottle or stein. Over 20 varieties of wines and beers are available to choose from, and guests at Von Jakob Winery & Brewery can indulge in as many flavors as they�d like.

7. REND LAKE COLLEGE

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• Contemporary american • Mt. Vernon

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8. Rare Chop House

4.6

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• Contemporary american • Mount Vernon

Come and enjoy the region's most exquisite culinary experience, from our open kitchen, to our Wine Room with 1000+ wines from all over the world, to the unique culinary cuisine prepared by the one and only Chef James Rushing. Exceptional Food and even better service await your palate here at RARE Chophouse, just off the square in Mt. Vernon! Visit us online at www.rarechophouse.com.

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Legends at Walkers Bluff

2. Mary's Restaurant

3. Houlihan's - Carbondale

4. Kokopelli

5. Show Me's - Carbondale

6. Von Jakob Vineyard

7. REND LAKE COLLEGE

8. Rare Chop House

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